183
183
Feb 28, 2012
02/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 183
favorite 0
quote 0
bus fares would go up 10 cents for smart trip users. cash fares increase 30 cents. and parking fees would go up 25- cent a day. >> government subsidized transit service is not for profit. >> reporter: but some outspoken rider are making their case to prevent any more pain in the wallet. d.c., maryland, virginia and the federal government combined contribute about 40% of metro's budget and the board of directors is asking all those entities to kick up their contributions by about 8%. the next hearings will be tomorrow night in falls church and then there will be another one on thursday night in southeast d.c. with three more hearings during the evenings next week. >> thank you. >>> an american ally says it might not give the u.s. any warning if it decides to launch an attack on iran. more on that coming up. save them. presenting woolite complete. it cleans your jeans, and won't torture your tanks. so your clothes stay looking and fitting like new. woolite. long live your wardrobe. it's like so crunchy. it has crunchy stuff all over it. i can't get over how crunchy it
bus fares would go up 10 cents for smart trip users. cash fares increase 30 cents. and parking fees would go up 25- cent a day. >> government subsidized transit service is not for profit. >> reporter: but some outspoken rider are making their case to prevent any more pain in the wallet. d.c., maryland, virginia and the federal government combined contribute about 40% of metro's budget and the board of directors is asking all those entities to kick up their contributions by about 8%....
172
172
Jan 10, 2012
01/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 172
favorite 0
quote 0
raise bus fare and rail fare by 10 cents. he wants to raise the flat fare for people would use paper cards and for people who pay cash on buses. now, there is some good news. peak fares will stay the same and those peak of the peak fares that were created a couple of years ago, those are going to go away. this is a part of a plan to cover a $124 million budget shortfall. it comes just a couple of years after some steep fare hikes that sent passengers reeling for a while. the general manager is expected to present this plan to the board on thursday. there was no fare increase last year and this entire package of fare hikes has to be approved by the full board before it can be set into motion. reporting live, i'm stacy cohan. back to you. >> thank you. >>> coming up a little later on this morning, metro's ceo and wren manager richard sarles will join us live in the studio to talk about the proposed fare hikes. can you catch that interview at 7:30. >>> a packed plane makes an emergency landing. up next, details of what caused th
raise bus fare and rail fare by 10 cents. he wants to raise the flat fare for people would use paper cards and for people who pay cash on buses. now, there is some good news. peak fares will stay the same and those peak of the peak fares that were created a couple of years ago, those are going to go away. this is a part of a plan to cover a $124 million budget shortfall. it comes just a couple of years after some steep fare hikes that sent passengers reeling for a while. the general manager is...
126
126
Jan 30, 2012
01/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 126
favorite 0
quote 0
, we'll be looking at a $99 fare. that includes the flight out there, the flight back and your taxes and fees. it is your out the door price. >> if you change your mind after you click the purchase button, you now have one day to alter or cancel your reservation and no extra cost. >> if you book a vacation, if you buy your air fare, you now have 24 hours to change or cancel that reservation without a fee whatsoever. currently, fees to change your air fare it exceed $150 each way. >> reporter: the extra fees that can sometimes be hidden throughout the booking process will now be displayed prominently. >> till within clear to see that aside from your ticket, could be counting on if you are being can bags fees of $35 or more for each checked piece of luggage. >> reporter: another rule taking effect. airlines are now required to promptly notify passengers of flight delays of more than 30 minutes as well as flight cancellations and diversions. in new york, brenda butner, fox news. >> i like that. anything to clear it up. y
, we'll be looking at a $99 fare. that includes the flight out there, the flight back and your taxes and fees. it is your out the door price. >> if you change your mind after you click the purchase button, you now have one day to alter or cancel your reservation and no extra cost. >> if you book a vacation, if you buy your air fare, you now have 24 hours to change or cancel that reservation without a fee whatsoever. currently, fees to change your air fare it exceed $150 each way....
147
147
Jun 29, 2012
06/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 147
favorite 0
quote 0
this will be a $1 surcharge for trips on paper fare cards. >>> the fares for metro have to be the most complicated fares in the country for transportation. >> i don't ride it a lot because of my hours just working late or super early but i do hear that from a lot of people. >> all right. before the pros hit the green at congressional, a special tribute to our nation's wounded warriors. that story is next. >>> the wizards looking for a winning season. and they think they have just the guy to help them out with it. it is this 19-year-old. they grabbed him with their peculiar in the nba draft. our cloud is not soft and fluffy. our cloud is made of bedrock. concrete. and steel. our cloud is the smartest brains combating the latest security threats. it spans oceans, stretches continents. and is scalable as far as the mind can see. our cloud is the cloud other clouds look up to. welcome to the uppernet. >>> the washington wizards selected this guy, bradley beal. the florida guard turned 19 yesterday. he is 6' 4", considered to be one of the best shooters in of the draft. get this. beal helpe
this will be a $1 surcharge for trips on paper fare cards. >>> the fares for metro have to be the most complicated fares in the country for transportation. >> i don't ride it a lot because of my hours just working late or super early but i do hear that from a lot of people. >> all right. before the pros hit the green at congressional, a special tribute to our nation's wounded warriors. that story is next. >>> the wizards looking for a winning season. and they think...
132
132
Apr 13, 2012
04/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 132
favorite 0
quote 0
bus fares will go up 10 cents, parking a quart are and some rail trips by as much as 75 cents. the metro board will vote on the plan in two weeks. if the fare increases arrest proved, they would go into effect july 1st. >>> -- are approved, they would go into effect july 1st. >>> federal law restricts how tall buildings can be. the reason, to preserve the beauty of of the nation's capital but changes could be on the way. matt ackland explains. >> reporter: construction crane are everywhere in downtown d.c. from the roof of this condo building just off of massachusetts avenue, you can see more than a dozen. the problem, ground space is running out. the only place to go is up. >> eventually, we are going to have to move up. >> reporter: fred bates lives and sells property downtown. he sees no problem with lifting height restrictions. >> i think for right now, if we went up one or two levels, we'd have an automatic billion dollars worth of new real estate here in the city. we'd have additional tax revenue. we would have more people moving? >> but many believe the federal governmen
bus fares will go up 10 cents, parking a quart are and some rail trips by as much as 75 cents. the metro board will vote on the plan in two weeks. if the fare increases arrest proved, they would go into effect july 1st. >>> -- are approved, they would go into effect july 1st. >>> federal law restricts how tall buildings can be. the reason, to preserve the beauty of of the nation's capital but changes could be on the way. matt ackland explains. >> reporter: construction...
176
176
Jan 13, 2012
01/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 176
favorite 0
quote 0
a 5% fare raise but we won't have to pay the surcharges for riding during the busiest peak period. the budget also calls for hiring more than a thousand new workers. >>> three dangers are recovering after being shot in front of an elementary school. this happened yesterday on alabama in southeast d.c. most of the young students were already inside the school when the suspects fired these shots. officers near the scene chased down two groups to different locations. the victims are between the ages of 16 and 18 years old. >>> stuck in the mud. a man had to be rescued in clinton, maryland after getting trapped in a waist deep mud. this happened at the regional park. the lake there had been mostly drained and the worker somehow got stuck in the gooey mud. rescue crews laid down large pieces of plywood to reach the man. he was able to climb out with the help of a rescuer and a shovel. >>> health concerns for actress heather locklear. >> still ahead, an update on her condition after she was rushed to the hospital. we're checking more headlines coming up next. >>> check b
a 5% fare raise but we won't have to pay the surcharges for riding during the busiest peak period. the budget also calls for hiring more than a thousand new workers. >>> three dangers are recovering after being shot in front of an elementary school. this happened yesterday on alabama in southeast d.c. most of the young students were already inside the school when the suspects fired these shots. officers near the scene chased down two groups to different locations. the victims are...
176
176
Apr 27, 2012
04/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 176
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> the fare hikes go into effect on july 1st. prepare for that to hit your wallet. >> just like the gas prices accident but those are tick -- gas prices, but those are ticking down. we like those. >>> passengers quarantined on an airplane for hours. >> it was a rare viral disease? what health officials are saying about the incident. stay with us. we will be right back. switch from cascade to finish dishwasher detergent. that's about 150,000 a month - over 2 million people so far. with finish quantum you get incredibly clean, sparkling dishes without having to rinse them first. now see for yourself why millions have switched to finish. join the finish revolution. and for two years in a row, finish quantum was rated #1 by a leading consumer publication. so, this is delicious okay... is this where we're at now, we don't care anymore? we just eat whatever tastes good? excuse me? [ man ] like these sweet honey clusters, they're awesome so no way they're good for you. but i guess that's okay right? actually there's a half a day's worth
. >> the fare hikes go into effect on july 1st. prepare for that to hit your wallet. >> just like the gas prices accident but those are tick -- gas prices, but those are ticking down. we like those. >>> passengers quarantined on an airplane for hours. >> it was a rare viral disease? what health officials are saying about the incident. stay with us. we will be right back. switch from cascade to finish dishwasher detergent. that's about 150,000 a month - over 2 million...
148
148
Apr 2, 2012
04/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 148
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> a cab fare led to an arrest in maryland. police say a taxi driver took a man from edge water to mechanicsville and charged him with $500. the passenger took off without paying. police later arrested the man and charged him with theft. officers say michael budd was wanted on other charges and was carrying a sword hidden inside of a cane. >> sword in cane leads to an arrest. that is the headline there. >> all right. advertisers in your face. coming up next, companies using technology and your face to better target customers. >> now, is this a cause for concern? we've got that coming up next. >>> a couple showers moving through the area. i'll have the details on the forecast and julie wright has a look at your traffic. no traffic there. coming up right after the break. 3q get irresistibly clean and fresh carpets in your home with resolve deep clean powder. the moist powder removes three times more dirt than vacuuming alone while neutralizing odors for a clean you can see, smell and really enjoy. don't just vacuum clean. resolve
. >>> a cab fare led to an arrest in maryland. police say a taxi driver took a man from edge water to mechanicsville and charged him with $500. the passenger took off without paying. police later arrested the man and charged him with theft. officers say michael budd was wanted on other charges and was carrying a sword hidden inside of a cane. >> sword in cane leads to an arrest. that is the headline there. >> all right. advertisers in your face. coming up next, companies...
143
143
Jun 27, 2012
06/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 143
favorite 0
quote 0
excitement for the game for our fans, that we deal with issues of revenue distribution and access in a fare and proper way. i think it is a big step forward for intercollegiate athletics. >> she still have to figure out the money deal be how to share the revenue and how to pick the selection committee. >>> finally, there is a new man at the helm for your washington capitals. they hired former team captain adam oates as their new head coach. he played 19 seasons in the nhl, six of them here in d.c. he helped lead them to the stanley cup finals in 199#. this will be his first head coaching job. he has been an assistant with the new jersey devils for the past three seasons. there will be a 3:00 p.m. news conference today at the verizon center to formally introduce oates as the caps' new man. he has been selected for endux into the nhl hall of fame. that is quite a day -- for induction into the nhl hall of fame. >>> sherry ly is following the latest from the campaign trail. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. president barack obama is back home tonight and the job's likely nominee mitt rom
excitement for the game for our fans, that we deal with issues of revenue distribution and access in a fare and proper way. i think it is a big step forward for intercollegiate athletics. >> she still have to figure out the money deal be how to share the revenue and how to pick the selection committee. >>> finally, there is a new man at the helm for your washington capitals. they hired former team captain adam oates as their new head coach. he played 19 seasons in the nhl, six of...
202
202
Sep 18, 2012
09/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 202
favorite 0
quote 0
metro will hand out free fare cards at the l'enfant plaza station from 7:00 until 9:00 this morning. this is the new campaign hello yellow. under the new rush schedule, the blue line runs fewer trains, which leads to more crowded trains. metro is trying to convince blue line riders they can switch to the yellow line and cut their travel time during rush hour. metro will pass out those cards tomorrow and thursday as well. >>> upgrading and maintaining parking meters in the district will cost $3 million more than expected. the washington examiner reports that the d.c. council will take up emergency legislation tomorrow to fund those improvements. they include connecting 6,000 spaces to a central network so transportation officials can know when they're empty. the extra funds will come from 6 million there's in extra revenue from parking meters expected next year. >>> a church's electronic sign will stay on thanks to a judge. the church of the good shepherd in vienna filed a law next month. they said a county zoning rule limiting their messages to two a day violated their first amendmen
metro will hand out free fare cards at the l'enfant plaza station from 7:00 until 9:00 this morning. this is the new campaign hello yellow. under the new rush schedule, the blue line runs fewer trains, which leads to more crowded trains. metro is trying to convince blue line riders they can switch to the yellow line and cut their travel time during rush hour. metro will pass out those cards tomorrow and thursday as well. >>> upgrading and maintaining parking meters in the district will...
144
144
Jun 25, 2012
06/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 144
favorite 0
quote 0
gift card and $1,000 in air fare for their honeymoon. fox 5 morning news continues right now. >>> here is a live look outside. hey, it is dark out. good morning. i'm tony perkins in for sarah simmons on this monday, june 25th. >> i'm will thomas trying to hang on after i think a little case of food poisoning. >> that is not good. >> but you know i've got -- hey! oh, boy. >> tmi. we don't want to see that. >> we know what's going on. >> good morning. hope you feel better. >> i notice you are awfully close to me. stay over there. >> lean that way. >> not the plague. just a little food poisoning. >> we do hope you feel better. that is the worst. >> good for the waistline. >> let's get right to that radar. >> you will be able to see the shower activity moving in from the north and west. not too far away now. it will be getting closer and close are here. it will move through quickly. i think late this afternoon, we'll probably see a return to sunshine and some breezy conditions. it will deliver a couple of really nice days around here. we are
gift card and $1,000 in air fare for their honeymoon. fox 5 morning news continues right now. >>> here is a live look outside. hey, it is dark out. good morning. i'm tony perkins in for sarah simmons on this monday, june 25th. >> i'm will thomas trying to hang on after i think a little case of food poisoning. >> that is not good. >> but you know i've got -- hey! oh, boy. >> tmi. we don't want to see that. >> we know what's going on. >> good morning....
253
253
Sep 7, 2012
09/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 253
favorite 0
quote 0
mclean near a toll plaza with details on what people are doing to make their concerns know about this fare increase. >> reporter: a lot of people feel like, even if they speak out against this, it won't help a lot. and drivers shouldn't be surprised by this proposal. that has been the plan all along, that metro -- to pay for the silver line metro out to dulles, that the toll road here would see increases in tolls. but that doesn't mean that driveers have to like it. they got their chance to speak up at the first of thee public hearings by the metropolitan washington airports authority last night. the agency operates the toll road and is building the silver line. the proposal calls for doubling the toll to $4.50 by 2015. the airports authority said the tolls have to go up but they could have identify other funding sources in the future. >> a lot of people can't afford those or just refuse to pay that amount. so it will cause traffic to spill off on local roads. that is one of the thins that really concern me because they are already pretty crowded and it is going to be disruptive. >> report
mclean near a toll plaza with details on what people are doing to make their concerns know about this fare increase. >> reporter: a lot of people feel like, even if they speak out against this, it won't help a lot. and drivers shouldn't be surprised by this proposal. that has been the plan all along, that metro -- to pay for the silver line metro out to dulles, that the toll road here would see increases in tolls. but that doesn't mean that driveers have to like it. they got their chance...
144
144
Sep 11, 2012
09/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 144
favorite 0
quote 0
metro just raised fares to make up for a budget shortfall in the 2013 fiscal year but officials are already looking ahead to 2014 and they're projecting a $27 million deficit. >>> former d.c. council chair map kwame brown won't be sentenced next week after all. his lawyers asked for a delay and monday, a federal judge granted his request to be sentenced november 12th. brown pled guilty in june to bank fraud and campaign finance violation. he faces up to six months in prison on each charge. >>> it is likely a former campaign aide to d.c. mayor vincent gray who will not seven jail time. prosecutors say howard brooks has been cooperative and provided substantial assistance in the investigation into mayor gray's 2010 election campaign. brooks is accused of lying about paying off another mayoral candidate. prosecutors say they will not oppose supervised probation and community service. brooks is scheduled to be sentenced in october. >>> there is a new talk show on fox 5 presenting some real challenges for our guests on the show. >> it is called the jeff probst show. i recently talked to jeff abo
metro just raised fares to make up for a budget shortfall in the 2013 fiscal year but officials are already looking ahead to 2014 and they're projecting a $27 million deficit. >>> former d.c. council chair map kwame brown won't be sentenced next week after all. his lawyers asked for a delay and monday, a federal judge granted his request to be sentenced november 12th. brown pled guilty in june to bank fraud and campaign finance violation. he faces up to six months in prison on each...
207
207
Aug 6, 2012
08/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 207
favorite 0
quote 0
we bought this model to raceway park in new jersey to go undercover to find out how it could fare against potential perps. >> that is pretty decent. >> you think you can take that. >> absolutely. >> what are you, some kind of punk. >> would you think that was intimidating. >> a little bit. >> a six liter v-8 with 355- horsepower and a top speed of 154 miles per hour although you need a little more than a quarter mile to reach it. to r all right. apparently, you can outrun the law. sorry, not equipped with a siren. siren. i'm not that concerned because my partner is going to drop a spike strip off in this lane when i get one. see in the nighttime is the right time for this one. go ahead, punk, make my day. ma well, if you have seen cop chases on fox newschannel, you know he will run out of gas sooner or later. so i'm good. 14 1/2 seconds, not that bad. real criminals drive minivans anyway. i think i've made my quota for the evening. now, time to make some doughnuts, good kind. >> all right. get to play around with a police vehicle. >> yes, that's right. still plenty ahead on fox 5 morning
we bought this model to raceway park in new jersey to go undercover to find out how it could fare against potential perps. >> that is pretty decent. >> you think you can take that. >> absolutely. >> what are you, some kind of punk. >> would you think that was intimidating. >> a little bit. >> a six liter v-8 with 355- horsepower and a top speed of 154 miles per hour although you need a little more than a quarter mile to reach it. to r all right....
187
187
Jan 20, 2012
01/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 187
favorite 0
quote 0
they worked together to service fare card machines that needed to be refilled or emptied. in court yesterday, the prosecutors said the two then used the stolen money to buy lottery tickets eventually winning more than $60,000. the fbi was able to catch them by tracking their movements in a gps system. both employees have been suspended. >>> we are taking a live look right now at this shipwreck off the italian coast. new developments as we take a live look at the wreckage there where rescue workers have once again suspended the search for those still missing. a woman who was on board during the disaster is defending the captain's efforts. she says he saved thousands of lives and did not abandon ship. the cap tape is currently under arrest facing possible charges of manslaughter, abandoning ship and causing a shipwreck. >> got something caught in my throat. thank you. >>> the obama administration make a recommendation concerning hundreds of illegal immigrants including some in our area. >>> a fast-moving wildfire forces thousands to evacuate. we'll have more on that story co
they worked together to service fare card machines that needed to be refilled or emptied. in court yesterday, the prosecutors said the two then used the stolen money to buy lottery tickets eventually winning more than $60,000. the fbi was able to catch them by tracking their movements in a gps system. both employees have been suspended. >>> we are taking a live look right now at this shipwreck off the italian coast. new developments as we take a live look at the wreckage there where...
194
194
Nov 12, 2012
11/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 194
favorite 0
quote 0
off-peak fares will be in effect all day and parking will be free at all metro operated facilities. rider will also want to add more time to the commute because there is scheduled track work on the red, orange and green lines. also, no vre or marc service today. >> homeless veterans are getting some help in d.c. fox 5's beth parker has the story. >> reporter: with the slam of a door, they begin a journey. roslyn is starting over. >> there were times when i was sleeping in my car. >> thisern who as times has had no bathroom to use is an iraq war veteran. a has amaster's degree in business. >> i have a lot of skills but i don't have a job. >> reporter: she lost her home. >> we believe in helping you each step of the way. >> reporter: the d.c. housing authority's veterans affairs supportive housing program is giving her a vouch are for an apartment. they've already placed 130 veterans in homes and apartments in d.c. this year. when the real estate market turned, d.c.-based sanford capital had a lot of vacant apartments. they've partnered with the hospitalling authority to help themself
off-peak fares will be in effect all day and parking will be free at all metro operated facilities. rider will also want to add more time to the commute because there is scheduled track work on the red, orange and green lines. also, no vre or marc service today. >> homeless veterans are getting some help in d.c. fox 5's beth parker has the story. >> reporter: with the slam of a door, they begin a journey. roslyn is starting over. >> there were times when i was sleeping in my...
145
145
Apr 10, 2012
04/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 145
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> coming up, we have an update on the proposed metro fare hikes but this one is good news for riders actually. >> and then frightening moments for i agroup of students when their bus driver has a heart attack behind the wheel. one brave young man jumps into action. we'll show it to you. we'll be right back. i've discovered gold. [ female announcer ] the gold standard in anti-aging. roc® retinol. found in roc® retinol correxion deep wrinkle night cream. it's clinically proven to give 10 years back to the look of skin. now for maximum results... the power of roc® retinol is intensified with a serum to create retinol correxion® max. it's proven to be 4x better at smoothing lines and deep wrinkles than professional treatments. new roc® retinol correxion® max. nothing's better than gold. presenting woolite extra dark care. it cleans your jeans and won't torture your tanks. so your clothes stay looking and fitting like new. woolite. long live your wardrobe. >>> riders on metrorail may soon be able to buy an unlimited 28-day pass, all part of a plan that will come before t
. >>> coming up, we have an update on the proposed metro fare hikes but this one is good news for riders actually. >> and then frightening moments for i agroup of students when their bus driver has a heart attack behind the wheel. one brave young man jumps into action. we'll show it to you. we'll be right back. i've discovered gold. [ female announcer ] the gold standard in anti-aging. roc® retinol. found in roc® retinol correxion deep wrinkle night cream. it's...
246
246
Oct 11, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 246
favorite 0
quote 0
they also say if you are coming down to the game today, make sure you have your metro fare prepaid. that way you don't have to wait in two lines. >> thank you very much. >>> high drama and heart break in game three last night between the orioles and yankees. the os led 2-1 in the ninth when raul ibanez pinch hit for a-rod and hit a home run. he then hit the winning run in the 12th. >>> more worries about the meningitis outbreak. up next, another case in our area. now, a call for action on capitol hill. >> plus a deadly shooting near a local university. we are checking more headlines coming up next. we'll be back. we're here! [ giggling ] these days, nobody has time to get sick. mom, i don't feel good. but minuteclinic makes it easy to get well. our nurse practitioners can diagnose and write prescriptions for everything from strep throat to sinus infections with no appointment necessary, so you can feel better in no time. minuteclinic, the medical clinic in cvs pharmacy, now offering flu shots every day, no appointment necessary. find a clinic near you at minuteclinic.com. when presi
they also say if you are coming down to the game today, make sure you have your metro fare prepaid. that way you don't have to wait in two lines. >> thank you very much. >>> high drama and heart break in game three last night between the orioles and yankees. the os led 2-1 in the ninth when raul ibanez pinch hit for a-rod and hit a home run. he then hit the winning run in the 12th. >>> more worries about the meningitis outbreak. up next, another case in our area. now, a...
106
106
Dec 31, 2012
12/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 106
favorite 0
quote 0
the program covers cab fare home up to $30. we've got more information about this for you on myfoxdc.com. >> all right. coming up next, get ready for a big sports breakfast. >> dave ross is here to talk about the big win for the redskins. fox 5 morning news continues in a moment. [ male announcer ] now at your neighborhood subway: the big hot pastrami melt. we perfected the pastrami sandwich -- filled with hot, juicy pastrami, pickles, yellow mustard and bubbly melted cheese. all piled-high on our signature freshly baked bread. made hot, toasty and just for you. and don't be afraid to put your spin on this deli style deliciousity -- add your favorite ingredients, like spicy jalapeÑos or crisp green peppers. get to your local subway and taste some perfect pastrami today! subway. eat fresh. get to your local subway and taste some perfect pastrami today! excuse me, sir i'm gonna have to ask you to power down your little word game. i think your friends will understand. oh no, it's actually my geico app...see? ...i just uh paid my
the program covers cab fare home up to $30. we've got more information about this for you on myfoxdc.com. >> all right. coming up next, get ready for a big sports breakfast. >> dave ross is here to talk about the big win for the redskins. fox 5 morning news continues in a moment. [ male announcer ] now at your neighborhood subway: the big hot pastrami melt. we perfected the pastrami sandwich -- filled with hot, juicy pastrami, pickles, yellow mustard and bubbly melted cheese. all...
304
304
Aug 1, 2012
08/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 304
favorite 0
quote 0
kind of your typical summertime fare around here for the first day of august. it won't be be a terribly comfortable day with a lot of humidity. >> that is good. i got all my walking in yesterday. >> when you walk to the car. >> walk to the restaurant, walk back in the house. i'm good. i'm taking the day off. >> you went all out yesterday. >> you went to the gym. a whole back story there. >> let's get to the radar. some shower activity to the south and east this morning here. southern maryland pushing across the bay. this is becoming a lower eastern shore rain event here. and some thunderstorm activity down near chincoteague pushing up near ocean city here. you can see rain showers back towards oxford, salisbury, cambridge, getting some rain at this hour and maybe a few light sprinkles or showers as close as prince george's county and parts of southern anne arundel county, calvert county as well. i don't think much of that any longer touching the ground. let's get rid of this band of rain. we'll probably get a bit of a break but with the daytime heating, we'll w
kind of your typical summertime fare around here for the first day of august. it won't be be a terribly comfortable day with a lot of humidity. >> that is good. i got all my walking in yesterday. >> when you walk to the car. >> walk to the restaurant, walk back in the house. i'm good. i'm taking the day off. >> you went all out yesterday. >> you went to the gym. a whole back story there. >> let's get to the radar. some shower activity to the south and east...
201
201
Aug 22, 2012
08/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 201
favorite 0
quote 0
how it will change the way you pay fares and stay up to date with news and weather. >>> plus, d.c. neighborhoods slammed hard by floods this summer. details on a new move that the mayor hopes will help bring some relief. >> we've got a tropical storm to keep our eyes on. this is isaac. we'll have an update on just what is happening with it and how it may or may not impact the u.s. our own forecast, plenty of sunshine today. i'll have the details later. bye, mom! we're here! these days, hey, girls! nobody has time to get sick. mom, i don't feel good. but minute clinic makes it easy to get well. our nurse practitioners can diagnose and write prescriptions for everything from strep throat to sinus infections, with no appointment necessary, so you can feel better in no time. minute clinic -- the walk-in clinic at cvs/pharmacy, 10 off sports physicals. only for a limited time. find a clinic near you at minuteclinic.com. every paycheck. now, when you need it obama has cut $716 billion dollars from medicare. why? to pay for obamacare. so now the money you paid for your guaranteed healthca
how it will change the way you pay fares and stay up to date with news and weather. >>> plus, d.c. neighborhoods slammed hard by floods this summer. details on a new move that the mayor hopes will help bring some relief. >> we've got a tropical storm to keep our eyes on. this is isaac. we'll have an update on just what is happening with it and how it may or may not impact the u.s. our own forecast, plenty of sunshine today. i'll have the details later. bye, mom! we're here! these...
123
123
May 9, 2012
05/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 123
favorite 0
quote 0
surveillance tape captured last month shows the fellow passengers chasing the suspect past the fare machines as the suspected thief makes a run for it. riders were able to catch up and tackle the suspect to the ground. now n this situation, the passengers' ridge lance paid off but police don't recommend taking this kind of action. >> this case, the citizens were responsive to saw. but there is inherent risk when trying to apprehend or detain suspects. >> when d.c. police arrived at the scene, they arrested the suspect. >> i know police saying not a good idea but a lot of us looking at that going way to go. >> children strapped to the hood of a car for a run to the liquor store. it sounds very bizarre like some weird headline. that is exactly what it is. >> let's take a check of the markets. it shows the dow closed down 76 but it was down over 200 points during trading yesterday. the nasdaq lost 11 points and japan's nikkei dropped over 130 points overnight as all asian stocks are falling amid the political chaos in greece. right now, time now is 5:38. we'll be right back. [ man ] did we get
surveillance tape captured last month shows the fellow passengers chasing the suspect past the fare machines as the suspected thief makes a run for it. riders were able to catch up and tackle the suspect to the ground. now n this situation, the passengers' ridge lance paid off but police don't recommend taking this kind of action. >> this case, the citizens were responsive to saw. but there is inherent risk when trying to apprehend or detain suspects. >> when d.c. police arrived at...
176
176
Sep 4, 2012
09/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 176
favorite 0
quote 0
details of the plan to increase fares on the dulles toll road. >> we'll tell what you you can voice your opinion coming up. now, let's check in with tucker. >> they never vote to decrease prices on anything, do they? >> no, they don't. the weather is warm and humid today. showers and storms back in the forecast. we'll have a look at traffic too with julie wright after the break. anncr: it'll start out as concrete and steel... but it'll become so much more. a new world-class resort casino in prince george's county. two thousand construction jobs to build it. four thousand permanent, good-paying jobs when it's done. hundreds of millions for maryland schools... real oversight to make sure the money goes... where it's supposed to. but none of it will happen unless we vote for... question seven this november. vote for question seven. and help build a better future for maryland. from the first hands-free system, and micro-climate controls powered by twinchill technology, the new ge french door refrigerator puts fresh in a whole new light. come see the new ge french door refrigerator for yourse
details of the plan to increase fares on the dulles toll road. >> we'll tell what you you can voice your opinion coming up. now, let's check in with tucker. >> they never vote to decrease prices on anything, do they? >> no, they don't. the weather is warm and humid today. showers and storms back in the forecast. we'll have a look at traffic too with julie wright after the break. anncr: it'll start out as concrete and steel... but it'll become so much more. a new world-class...
114
114
Oct 10, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 114
favorite 0
quote 0
the navy yard ballpark station because it gets less crowded and make sure you have your smart trip or fare card before you leave for the game to avoid long lines at the vending machines. >> today, game three of the series between the cardinals and nationals. the nats look to rebound from monday's loss way little home cooking here. >> the first post-season game in d.c. in 79 years is definitely a crucial one. dave ross is live at the park with a preview. dave? >> reporter: for the first time in 79 years, we've got playoff baseball in d.c. we've got a 1:07 first pitch t will be edwin jackson against chris carpenter of the st. louis cardinals. this is a big one. it is the pivotal game three with this series tied up at one game apiece. how did we get there? the nats returned home yesterday and had a nice little light practice in preparation for today's game three. they did what they had to do getting that split in st. louis. those first two games of the series played there. what that means now, it is the best of three game scenario here at nats park with the first team winning three games adva
the navy yard ballpark station because it gets less crowded and make sure you have your smart trip or fare card before you leave for the game to avoid long lines at the vending machines. >> today, game three of the series between the cardinals and nationals. the nats look to rebound from monday's loss way little home cooking here. >> the first post-season game in d.c. in 79 years is definitely a crucial one. dave ross is live at the park with a preview. dave? >> reporter: for...
342
342
Sep 19, 2012
09/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 342
favorite 0
quote 1
uber and other car services could put them out of business unless they have to charge more for their fares. >>> we're learning more about the girl at the center of a homecoming proposal that landed a government pilot on desk duty. beep-bop-boop-bop boop-beep. [monotone] she says, "switch to progressive and you could save hundreds." call or click today. >>> that, my friends, is a great white shark, and it's now supplying scientists with valuable information. researchers say for the first time they were able to hook, tag, and release a shark without using a harpoon. >> how do you do that? >> i have no idea. the great white is now swimming off the coast of massachusetts. maybe they used tuna? researchers say they hope to learn more about its migration, breeding, and birthing patterns. they also want to raise awareness about the great white, which has become a threatened species. >> you're just risking life and limb trying to get a tag on the shark. >> sleeping pill? i don't know. >> all in the name of science. 5:41. time for weather and traffic on the ones. here's tom. >> good morning. here's
uber and other car services could put them out of business unless they have to charge more for their fares. >>> we're learning more about the girl at the center of a homecoming proposal that landed a government pilot on desk duty. beep-bop-boop-bop boop-beep. [monotone] she says, "switch to progressive and you could save hundreds." call or click today. >>> that, my friends, is a great white shark, and it's now supplying scientists with valuable information....
127
127
May 15, 2012
05/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> reporter: competition and low are fares is exactly what u.s. transportation secretary ray lahood says they hope to create with new nonstop flights. >> options are always good. and competitive market, pricing always going to come down. just to stay competitive. >> this is a great place to live because we've got three major airports. i think it will also make bwi and dulles think about doing similar things. >> init is a good thing. >> reporter: wisdom martin being fox 5 news. >>> this new law also carries -- allows carriers already servicing nationals to make some changes too. >> american airlines is going to trade one round trip flight to dallas for a flight to l.a. you may want to take out your benefit and paper for this one. delta is going to trade a round trip from new york la guardia for a flight to salt lake city. united airlines will trade a flight from chicago-o'hare for a flight to san francisco. and u.s. airways will trade a trip to dallas for a flight to san diego. >> quiz later. >> yeah. >> a lesson in love during graduation care poni
. >> reporter: competition and low are fares is exactly what u.s. transportation secretary ray lahood says they hope to create with new nonstop flights. >> options are always good. and competitive market, pricing always going to come down. just to stay competitive. >> this is a great place to live because we've got three major airports. i think it will also make bwi and dulles think about doing similar things. >> init is a good thing. >> reporter: wisdom martin...
120
120
Apr 24, 2012
04/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 120
favorite 0
quote 0
friday night's fight aboard a metrobus apparently a dispute over paying the fare t happened on the 38b bus that goes from ballston to farragut square. at courthouse plaza is where the argument started. tended with the driver physically removing the male passenger from the bus and the passenger had a broken arm. he was taken to a local hospital. other metro drivers and riders say they are not shocked. >> i have ridden the 38b and other buss for more than 15 years and occasionally i see displays of what i call inappropriate behavior and i think the bus drivers generally have an extraordinary amount of patience. >> reporter: now, metro says the driver reported the incident to his supervisor and then continued on his route. he was told to hold his bus at the pentagon stop where he was arrested. metro transit police are the ones handling this investigation. it is in the early stages right now. we do know that most metrobuses are equipped with surveillance cameras. we do believe there is possibly some surveillance tape of that fight. that is the latest from clarendon. i'm melanie alnwick, ba
friday night's fight aboard a metrobus apparently a dispute over paying the fare t happened on the 38b bus that goes from ballston to farragut square. at courthouse plaza is where the argument started. tended with the driver physically removing the male passenger from the bus and the passenger had a broken arm. he was taken to a local hospital. other metro drivers and riders say they are not shocked. >> i have ridden the 38b and other buss for more than 15 years and occasionally i see...
129
129
Feb 8, 2012
02/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 129
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> reporter: ron paul, who fared well in some states, says he is less concerned about the polls and prefers to focus on acquiring delegates. >> better at one but two is pretty good especially since we may welcome in one with the delegates. >> reporter: newt gingrich has all but forgotten introduce tews' praimedz and campaigned in ohio. in the end, santorum suggested he came out on top because he has chosen to stick to the issues. >> people are tired of the negative back and forth between gingrich and romney and they are looking for someone who can do that against barack obama on the issues. >>> new this morning, speed cameras in our area. it seems like they are everywhere these days leaving a lot of people angry. so today, some of them are taking action. lauren demarco is live in southeast d.c. to explain. >> reporter: good morning. you know, police say that it is all about safety but some critics aren't so sure. at issue today, the 1900 block of branch avenue in southeast washington. the speed camera here, critics say it is placed in a position where it affects downhill traffic if
. >> reporter: ron paul, who fared well in some states, says he is less concerned about the polls and prefers to focus on acquiring delegates. >> better at one but two is pretty good especially since we may welcome in one with the delegates. >> reporter: newt gingrich has all but forgotten introduce tews' praimedz and campaigned in ohio. in the end, santorum suggested he came out on top because he has chosen to stick to the issues. >> people are tired of the negative...
138
138
Feb 21, 2012
02/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 138
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> in basketball, the washington wizards didn't fare very well on the road. they fell to the phoenix suns 102-90. that is their 10th straight loss to phoenix. jordan crawford scored 20 points for the wizards. >>> and carmelo anthony back in the line up for the new york knicks. would the lin sanity continue? not tonight. carmelo scored only 11 points. the star of the game, new jersey's darren williams scored a season high 3 points. >>> straight ahead at 6:00, owl you're top stories plus weather and traffic. >> a live look at new orleans right now. i believe that is probably bourbon street. >> looks like they're partying down there. >> all the time. this is mardi gras festivities kicking off today. we'll continue to keep an eye on it down there. we have our own festivities coming up here on fox amorning news. we'll be right back. ht back. q over 200,000 people are hospitalized every year with flu complications. lysol disinfectant spray is approved to kill over 50 germs on surfaces. this includes cold and flu viruses. so we recommend using lysol every day. but
. >>> in basketball, the washington wizards didn't fare very well on the road. they fell to the phoenix suns 102-90. that is their 10th straight loss to phoenix. jordan crawford scored 20 points for the wizards. >>> and carmelo anthony back in the line up for the new york knicks. would the lin sanity continue? not tonight. carmelo scored only 11 points. the star of the game, new jersey's darren williams scored a season high 3 points. >>> straight ahead at 6:00, owl...